2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 745 kg more than 2006 Ford F-350.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-350 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 3160 mm |
